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VERY BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ERVING, MA NOVEMBER 15th, 2019 We would like to thank the Erving Cultural Council and the EES Library for bringing Sarah Campbell to Mr. Rubin's class, to talk about maps and the early history of Erving. She's a local historian and she shared her expertise with last year's 2rst grade in the spring of 2018 and again this month with this year's 2rst grade.

Kids learn about Erving, historical maps, and get to touch centuries old artifacts that would be commonplace in their homes generations ago.

The Erving Cultural Council is a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council

Friday, December 20th Cookie Exchange and Holiday Concert Early Dismissal 12:00

Monday, December 23rd – Sunday, November 17th Wednesday, January 1st CNC Playgroup rd Winter Break – No School 10-11:30 am Tuesday, December 3 PTO Meeting - 6 PM Thursday, January 2nd Wednesday, November 20th th Return to school from Winter Break Savings makes “cents” Wednesday, December 4 Savings makes “cents” st Thursday, November 21 th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday, December 8 Erving Eagles Basketball For students and staff CNC Playgroup 10-11:30 am Sign-Ups October 15 – November 30 nd Friday, November 22 th Math Coffee Hour 8:30 – 9:30 Monday, December 9 Kindergarten – Grade 2: Instructional 6th Grade Holiday Bazaar begins Conference Room Grades 3 & 4 Boys and Girls Teams th Grades 5 & 6 Boys and Girls Teams November 27th, 28th & 29th Wednesday, December 11 $24 per child for Erving Residents / No School for Thanksgiving Break “Secret of Parenting” 5:30 – 7:00 pm $30 per child for non-Residents Cafeteria Register online at Wednesday, December 18th Savings makes “cents” https://ervingma.myrec.com From The Principal’s Desk:

Dear Families and Friends of Erving Elementary School.

It has gotten COLD and winter seems to be right around the corner as we settle into November. Fresh air, exercise and time spent outside affords students a break from the structure of the classroom and time to socialize with peers. Teachers see that students perform best at school when they have an opportunity for vigorous outdoor play. We do get outside whenever possible, so it is important that your child is dressed appropriately for recess every day. A winter jacket, snow pants, mittens, and hat are all essential items for cold weather play.

Each school year, the students at Erving Elementary school participate in a bus evacuation drill. When the school buses arrived on Thursday morning, each bus driver gave his/her riders a brief explanation of bus safety rules and regulations. Afterwards, the students were shown ways to exit the bus safely in the event of an emergency. All students from PreK to grade 6 did a wonderful job participating in this exercise and several grade 6 Community Helpers assisted the preschool students as they exited the bus.

I want to thank you, Erving Elementary families, for your support of our students and your attendance at school conferences this week. Your participation in your child’s education, and your child’s school, make a tremendous difference in the quality of their education. Conferences provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to work together as a team to ensure success both in and out of school.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely, Lisa Candito ………………………………..4th Grade, Mrs. George

Fourth Graders in Mrs George’s Class worked on Acrostic Poems: The holidays will soon be upon us and for some of our local families this is a stressful time of year. On Friday, November 15th, a Giving Tree will be set up in the front lobby to help aid some of our families during the holiday season.

On the tree will be paper mittens: each mitten has an item on it with a speci2c request from one of our families. You can come to the school to take a mitten and purchase the item. PLEASE NOTE: the mitten tags need to be taken off by an adult, and NOT one of our students. We are asking that all purchased At lunchtime, you can 2nd Ms Urban, the items be returned to the school no later than EES Librarian, in the conference room with st nd Monday, December 9th, so we can get them to 1 and 2 Graders for a special ”Fall their 2nal destinations. Lunchtime Book Group.” students get lunch with a story Items should be delivered to the school read to them! The unwrapped AND with the mitten attached. If story this day was you would prefer to make a monetary donation Juana & Lucas. to the Giving Tree program, please feel free to leave it with the of2ce. Those funds will be The group will meet used to purchase a requested gift or gift cards. again in the Spring, Thank you all for your help and support to with a whole new make our Erving families’ holidays special. book!

If you are interested in volunteering to help with that dinner, please contact Charlene McDonough at: 413-548-4838, or [email protected]

Kitchen Corner We, in the kitchen, are so looking forward to our Thanksgiving dinner for students and staff next week! It should be a wonderful gathering and we are so grateful for our EES “Family”!

ERVING SCHOOL UNION #28 (Erving, Leverett, Shutesbury, New Salem and Wendell)

INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION

WHO IS WATCHING THE WEATHER? The Superintendent and school administrators carefully watch the weather conditions during the snow season.

WHERE DO THEY GET THEIR INFORMATION? Our school district staff listens to the weather forecasts. The Superintendent of Schools and Town Road Superintendent test the road conditions on our bus routes. We also contact the local police about road conditions. We must give careful consideration to the most dangerous bus routes in the district. So, even if it looks clear on your street, dangerous conditions may exist in other parts of our district.

WHAT FACTORS ARE CONSIDERED WHEN MAKING THE DECISION TO CLOSE SCHOOL? The safety of all district children is our primary concern in making our decision. In deciding whether children will be safe, we look at the following factors:

• Information on road conditions from the town’s superintendent of roads and from the police, including whether roads are icy • Time snow starts and the amount of snow • Weather predictions • Building conditions (e.g. whether we have power and heat) • Parking lot conditions • Temperature and wind-chill

WHO MAKES THE DECISION? The Superintendent of Schools is responsible for the final decision, based on the above factors and recommendations from the road crews and police.

WHEN IS THE DECISION MADE? The Superintendent must make the decision at the earliest possible time so that radio and TV stations can be notified.

HOW IS THE PUBLIC NOTIFIED? Radio is the official medium for notifying all students and parents as to whether or not schools are closed because of weather conditions. Tune to the following stations for up-to-date information on school closings. Do not call the school unless it has an emergency weather extension.

WHAI (98.3 fm) – Greenfield www.whai.com WPVQ (95.3 fm) – Greenfield www.bear953.com WHMP (101.5 fm) Northampton (107.5 fm) Greenfield www.whmp.com & WRSI (93.9 fm) Northampton www.wrsi.com KIX (100.9 fm) mykix1009.iheart.com WHYN 560 am – Springfield whyn.com WGAW (1340 am)(wgaw1340.com) – Gardner WWLP Channel 22 – www.wwlp.com WGGB Channel 40 – www.wggb.com NECN www.necn.com/weather/school-closings

WHAT IS THE PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY? The safety of your child is first and foremost! The Union #28 school district covers an enormous amount of geography with many terrain variations. Conditions can change suddenly. On days of questionable weather, you are empowered as a parent to make decisions on what is best for your child.

11/5/2019 Step Squad Wednesday Walking Club Permission Slip

I give permission for my child, ______(please print student’s name), to participate in the Step Squad Wednesday afternoon walking group on ______(this Wednesday’s date) from 1:30-2:30PM.

I will be joining my student in the afternoon walking.

My student will be picked up at by ______(name of adult) at 2:00PM or 2:30PM (please circle a time)

Parent Signature: ______

Erving School Union #28 assures that all programs, activities and employment opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, age, creed, homelessness, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability and pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions.

Step Squad Weekly Activity Log

Please return your completed weekly log to Gail Dubrueil, School Nurse, at the EES Main Office. Note: Activities will not count toward miles unless each activity and honor statement is signed.

Squad Member’s Name: ______Week starting: ______(please print) (date)

Time Spent or Day of week Activity Coach/parent signature Miles Travelled (MTWThFSaSu)

Honor Statement: I promise that the activities and times listed on this log are accurate and true.

Squad Member’s Signature: ______

Erving School Union #28 assures that all programs, activities and employment opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, age, creed, homelessness, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability and pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions.

Northampton Area Pediatrics Parenting Workshop

When Worrying Takes Over: Managing Anxiety in your Child or Teen with Sharon Saline, Psy.D. and Jonathan Schwab, M.D.

Living in a world that's increasingly unpredictable, today's children and teens are more anxious than ever. Dr. Saline will explain the causes and treatment of anxiety while showing you how to manage it successfully at home and school.

Sunday, December 1st 4pm to 5:30pm 193 Locust St., Northampton

Childcare will be provided at this workshop. Please RSVP for the workshop and childcare. Call us at 413-517-2226 or email [email protected]

Parenting workshops are open to the community and free of charge.

Union #28 Schools Community Network for Children PROGRAM SCHEDULE July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 Call 978-544-5157 for more info or find us on All programs suitable for newborns through preschool age. Combination of free play, music, movement, books, and nursery rhymes at all programs! Come join us! a FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY SUMMER Shutesbury New Salem Erving Wendell Leverett Shutesbury Erving Outdoor TALES & PLAYGROUP PLAYGROUP PLAYGROUP TALES & PLAYGROUP Family PLAYGROUP TUNES 8:45 - 10:15am 10:00 - 11:30am 10:00 - 11:30am TUNES 8:45-10:15am Playtime Joie C. Northfield 9:30 - 11:00am Emily J. Emily J. Sylvia W. 10:30 - 12:00pm 10:00- 10:00-12:00pm Katie T. Heleen C. 11:30 Gillian B. JULY 12,19,26 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 NONE NONE 10, 17, 24, 31 10, 17, 24, 31 NONE NONE AUG 2 5, 12, 19, 26 NONE NONE 7, 14, 21, 28 7, 14, 21, 28 NONE NONE SEPT X 9, 16, 23, 30 10, 17, 24, 11,18, 25 4, 11,18, 25 4, 11,18, 25 13, 20, 27 NONE OCT X 7, 21, 28 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 18, 25 20 NOV X 4, 18, 25 5, 12, 19 6, 13, 20 6, 13, 20 6, 13, 20 1, 8, 22 17 DEC X 2, 9, 16 NONE 4, 11,18 4, 11,18 4, 11,18 NONE 8 JAN X 6, 13, 27 7, 14, 21, 28 8, 15, 22, 29 8, 15, 22, 29 8, 15, 22, 29 10, 17, 24, 31 12 FEB X 3, 10, 24 4, 11, 25 5, 12, 26 5, 12, 26 5, 12, 26 7, 14, 28 9 MAR X 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 4, 11 4, 11, 18, 25 4, 11, 18, 25 6, 13, 20, 27 15 APR X 6, 13, 27 7, 14, 28 8, 15, 29 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 3, 10, 17 5 MAY X 4, 11,18 5, 12, 19, 26 6, 13, 20, 27 6, 13, 20, 27 6, 13, 20, 27 1, 8, 29 17 JUNE X 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 NONE NONE 3, 10, 17, 24 3, 10, 17, 24 NONE NONE Northfield Mt. M.N. Spear Swift River Erving Wendell Library Leverett Shutesbury Erving Recreation & Memorial School Elementary 7 Wendell Depot Rd. Library Elementary Elementary Environmental Library 201 Wendell Rd. School Wendell, MA 75 Montague Rd. School School 28 Center 10 Cooleyville New Salem, MA 28 Northfield Rd. 978-544-3559 Leverett, MA 23 West Pelham Rd. 99 Millers Falls Northfield Rd. 978-544-5157 Erving, MA 413-548-9220 Shutesbury, MA Rd. Rd. Shutesbury, MA (CNC Office #) 413-423-3326 413-259-1212 Northfield, MA Erving,MA 413-259-1213 Please note: Ongoing programs may not occur during school vacations or holidays. Please check the schedule! If inclement weather is a concern, call the CNC office for message/update, check Facebook or the CNC Website for info. All programs are supported in part by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Programs also supported by the Friends of the M.N. Spear Memorial Library, Friends of the Leverett Library, Friends of the Wendell Free Library, Shutesbury Elementary School, Erving Elementary School, Swift River School, and donations from friends in the community. Updated 9/5/2019